knucklesamwich

Exactly, asking for some guidance is fine. You never get any fish reports from anyone? If I stop at a bait shop and ask what's working that still means I am doing it on my own once I get on the water. If I get a guide then it's all going to be the guide. Not sure why you felt compelled to respond if you don't have any help to offer.

I live in Illinois and I am heading down to the Lake Okeechobee area at the end of September. I will be staying at the KOA in Okeechobee so I will be close to that area of the lake. I have only fished the lake once before in June of 2013. I fished it twice with shiners and artificial but I caught no bass. I am hoping to find someone on here that has experience with fishing Lake Okeechobee and can give me some advice. I have considered getting a guide but I find the challenge of doing it all on my own very rewarding. If anyone can share some knowledge with me I would appreciate it.